RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
In their partnership, the now 51-year-old Vernon is the guy who gets sent in to settle any issues. “He’s the brawn of the relationship,” Justin said. “He’s the fighter. He’s not accommodating so he will fight for what he wants. So, whenever there’s a battle to be fought, I send him in.”
A regular refrain that popped up during CNA Lifestyle’s chat with the Muttons was for Justin to stop being so nice and to “stand up for himself” more.
“He’s a very accommodating person,” Vernon shared. “He always tries to please people around him, which is very stupid. I tried to tell him not to do that but he still does it after so long.”
The difference in the way they deal with conflict could very well come from their upbringing – Vernon alludes to having had a “naughty” youth while Justin admits he’s led a very sheltered life.
“Growing up in that era, you were either a very studious person or you were a naughty person. I don’t know anyone who is in-between. So unfortunately, I fell with a naughty crowd and we did all naughty things,” Vernon shared.
When asked to share what exactly he got up to that was naughty, Vernon joked: “Cannot, the police will come.”